The Huntingtonian | Archive | Police/Fire/EMS

Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash In Dix HIlls

October 9, 2019 5:00 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a Bay Shore man in Melville Saturday, October 5, 2019 at approximately 6 a.m..
Jhonny Barros-Chauca was driving a 2015 Honda CR-V on the eastbound Long Island Expressway when he lost control of the vehicle, and struck a cement pillar at Half Hollow […]

Centerport Firefighters Douse Bedroom Fire

October 8, 2019 4:47 pm Comments Off

Quick action by the Centerport Fire Department saved a Centerport home after a bedroom fire broke out Sunday night, October 6, 2019 at about 9pm on Van Buren Street. First arriving firefighter Lieut. Nick Feeley, an ex-chief of the department, entered the home and closed the door to the bedroom to prevent the fire from […]

County, Police Announce Increased Patrols Near Synagogues During Jewish Holidays

October 7, 2019 7:18 pm Comments Off

The Suffolk County Police Department is committed to providing a safe environment for worship during times of religious observance and celebration and though there is no specific threat, the department will be increasing patrols around synagogues and religious institutions during the Yom Kippur holiday. Department members have also been reaching out to each synagogue and […]

Melville Fire Department Open House, Sunday, October 6, 2019

October 3, 2019 6:21 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department invites the community to join them at their Fire Safety and Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 6, 2019, from 11am – 2pm at Melville Fire Headquarters at 531 Sweet Hollow Road behind Dunkin’ Donuts. There will be many events and demonstrations, as well as fire prevention information and plenty of […]

Letter from the Chief: Open House Friday 10/4/19

October 3, 2019 6:04 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
Did you know?
In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.
Come to the firehouse this Friday […]

Throwback Thursday From 2016 “Mr. Supervisor, Why Can’t You Hear The People!”

October 3, 2019 4:45 pm Comments Off

Editors Note: It’s been 3 years since this story was published and nothing has changed. Even with a new Administration. Where is our New Supervisor? Maybe we need ICE to Handle! What are your views?

Can you make a New Year’s Resolution to finally address drunken behavior in 2016? – EDITORIAL

Depot & 8th Street

Every week someone […]

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash after Driving Through a Red Light – Dies

September 26, 2019 12:23 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist in Huntington Station early in the morning of Sunday, September 1, 2019 at approximately 3:30 a.m..
Gerson Mendez-Cruz, the motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a crash, has been pronounced dead. The investigation is continuing.
Gerson Mendez-Cruz was operating a 2004 Kawasaki […]

Woman Arrested for Leandra’s Law Following Crash with Five Children in Vehicle

September 26, 2019 11:42 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 10:10 p.m. arrested a woman in Deer Park for driving while intoxicated under Leandra’s Law following a crash with her 13-year-old daughter and four other children in the vehicle.
Jacquelin Moore was driving a 2012 Mercedes Benz on Acorn Street, near Half Hollow Road, when she crashed […]

Eight People Arrested at Sobriety Checkpoint

September 24, 2019 6:45 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police, assisted by New York State Police, arrested eight people and seized one vehicle during an overnight sobriety checkpoint in Huntington Station.
Location: Route 110 at Church Street, Huntington Station
Date/Time: Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11:15 p.m. to Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:15 a.m.
Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department Highway Patrol Bureau’s Selective […]

Huntington Manor FD Rescues Crash Victim, Suffolk Police Arrest One Driver for DWI

September 18, 2019 2:51 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a two-car crash with a victim trapped on East Jericho Turnpike and Broadway-Greenlawn in Huntington Station at about 11pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Firefighters used heavy rescue extrication tools to remove the roof from a Toyota sedan and free a trapped passenger. The victim was airlifted to […]